Dark pralines

Yield: 18 Servings

Ingredients:

2 c Sugar
1 c Buttermilk
1 ts Baking soda
2 c Peacn halves
2 tb Butter or margarine

Instructions:

Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until mixture reached soft ball stage (234ø). Remove from heat; beat with wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.